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Thai PM unveils new cabinet

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IANS Bangkok

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has announced a cabinet reshuffle, which is the fourth change in his government since 2014.

Prayut, a former army chief, came into power after a bloodless coup in 2014, Xinhua news agency reported.

Prayut on Friday switched or appointed 12 ministers and deputy ministers. The highest-level changes were the country's justice, education and industry ministers.

The reshuffle was approved on Thursday. The changes take effect immediately.

--IANS

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First Published: Dec 17 2016 | 10:38 AM IST

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